Where to Chow and Fly

Once in a while, all Angelenos confront the question: Where can I eat near LAX?

There are a couple of great Pakistani restaurants practically a stone’s throw away: Al Watan (excellent tandoori) and Bilal.

The Googie-esque diner Pann’s is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Dinah’s, another old-fashioned coffee shop, is best for breakfast: go for the legendary apple pancakes (more like apple fritters, with a crust of sugar and caramelized apples) or Dutch baby pancakes.

The Thai restaurant Ayara has become a favorite of some hounds, who head there even when they’re not heading out of the city.